Topic: ARTHUR MURRAY TAUGHT ME DANCING IN A HURRY (Read 28898 times)

Matthew · « **Reply #210 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:28:16 PM »

I found By Jeeves really REALLY funny. It's too bad it didn't run longer. It's a good example that the ALW is not always a draw. The video is a filmed version of what was actually on stage on Broadway, though shot in Canada with the Bway cast. It's just fun, british humor, but fun... and very anti-ALW style.

Matt H. · « **Reply #211 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:29:10 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on August 18, 2005, 02:26:52 PM

WiW sung through musical. Not sure if it is a musical and I didn't get through.

My best laugh of the day! Thank you, DR Tom!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #212 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:30:11 PM »

IMHO "The Woman In White" is a story crying our NOT to be musicalised. There is dialogue and a lot of "patter songs" that should have remained dialogue.

Matt H. · « **Reply #213 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:31:46 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on August 18, 2005, 02:30:11 PM

IMHO "The Woman In White" is a story crying our NOT to be musicalised. There is dialogue and a lot of "patter songs" that should have remained dialogue.

I truly cannot imagine that in eight months or so when I'm planning my next NYC trip that I'll have the slighest interest in seeing the show. However, it would probably depend on what else opens this year and what's still running next summer.

Ginny · « **Reply #214 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:32:12 PM »

My book group guests will be here in about half an hour, so I'll sign off now. We're watching the Reese Witherspoon Vanity Fair. Some might actually have read the book, but I just couldn't get through it.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #215 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:32:41 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on August 18, 2005, 02:28:02 PM

DR Tomovoz - Having written one of my major college papers (back in the dark ages) on the Federal Theatre Project, I found Cradle Will Rock very satisfying. I love the cast, especially John Turturro and Cherry Jones.

Thanks Ginny. Off to Amazon I guess as I suspect that the DVD will not be available in OZ.

I'm a fan of Rueben Blades too. (Ever since Milagro)

Matt H. · « **Reply #216 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:38:21 PM »

Off to clean the hallway and downstairs bedrooms. Then will complete SECONDS. Back later.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #217 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:42:47 PM »

Quote from: Matthew on August 18, 2005, 02:19:30 PM

It's an ALW show, it has to run at LEAST a year, good or bad!!!

Don't hold your breath! ASS PECKS OF LOVE didn't.

Matthew · « **Reply #218 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:46:53 PM »

Yes, but it was close!!!!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #219 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:47:23 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on August 18, 2005, 02:32:12 PM

My book group guests will be here in about half an hour, so I'll sign off now. We're watching the Reese Witherspoon Vanity Fair. Some might actually have read the book, but I just couldn't get through it.

A cleaned up affair, DRGinny. The A&E/BBC version on 2 DVDs is much better. The Witherspoon is trying too hard to make Becky Sharp a modern woman; she's smart, sassy, unscrupulous, and a villain in the book. Talk about the things Margaret Mitchell stole from it for GWTW.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #220 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:48:11 PM »

Quote from: Matthew on August 18, 2005, 02:46:53 PM

Yes, but it was close!!!!

But no cigar.

Matthew · « **Reply #221 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:54:23 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on August 18, 2005, 02:48:11 PM

But no cigar.

Sigh.. I am my own best friend

Tomovoz · « **Reply #222 on:** August 18, 2005, 03:08:40 PM »

Matt: DP Colin, OzDerek, if he is well enough, and self are off to see "Sunset Boulevard" this evening. We are hoping for a good show. (David Campbell as Joe).

bk · « **Reply #223 on:** August 18, 2005, 03:18:14 PM »

We're just ironing out a few little details, but we've booked the El Portal Theater and the play will open on January 12th if all goes according to Hoyle.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #224 on:** August 18, 2005, 03:19:04 PM »

Lovely reviews, BK!

I've been spending a fun time over at the Kritzerland site. Can't wait for the new releases. Fun interview with Tony Walton. Site's really coming along.

George · « **Reply #225 on:** August 18, 2005, 03:19:38 PM »

Quote from: Jason on August 18, 2005, 02:23:42 PM

WOMAN IN WHITE is doing quite well in the U.K. Of course, that doesn't mean it'll be a hit here, but I've heard it's pretty decent.

I like Woman in White so far (based only on the recording, of course), but I don't love it. I need to listen to it more times to get to know it. It seems to me that there is more spoken dialogue than previous ALW shows...I don't know how much compared to Sunset Blvd., though, but more in general.

TPunk · « **Reply #226 on:** August 18, 2005, 03:31:54 PM »

Greetings all, I agree with all of the above on the TOD.

TPunk · « **Reply #227 on:** August 18, 2005, 03:32:55 PM »

Currently, I am battling Killbot for the use of the computer chair. She is winning so I may have to excuse myself for a while...

MBarnum · « **Reply #228 on:** August 18, 2005, 03:42:33 PM »

Quote from: TPunk on August 18, 2005, 03:31:54 PM

Greetings all, I agree with all of the above on the TOD.

So both TPUnk and Stuart agree with me on the choreography for WILD WOMEN OF WONGO and HORROR OF PARTY BEACH?

I knew I couldn't be the only one!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #229 on:** August 18, 2005, 03:48:18 PM »

LOL DR MBarnum

Cillaliz · « **Reply #230 on:** August 18, 2005, 04:19:16 PM »

I agree with the above LOL

TCB · « **Reply #231 on:** August 18, 2005, 05:10:25 PM »

Quote from: Jason on August 18, 2005, 09:00:47 AM

I don't mean to sound whiny or bitchy about money that I normally wouldn't have anyway. I'm just HORRIBLY disappointed and the prospects of working here any longer than I have to makes me feel even worse. We asked if raises were a possiblity this year - even enough just to allow for inflation - and they told us that they wouldn't consider raises until at least next fall. I'd like to know how they think someone can survive on $1400/mo in New York City...

$1400.00 a month in New York? Honey, I made more than that twenty years ago at Home Liquors in South Hackensack, New Jersey! Jason, we need to find you a new job......... or a rich boyfriend!

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #232 on:** August 18, 2005, 05:21:21 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on August 18, 2005, 01:28:15 PM

DR Dan (the Man), you have now given us proof that you are the lovechild of Phoebe Buffay and the captain of a passing Vogon starship!

I have a lot to live up to, then!

TCB · « **Reply #233 on:** August 18, 2005, 05:35:22 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on August 18, 2005, 02:02:02 PM

Don't worry about POTO Vixmom. Your daughter is at the right age to love it. Most of us grew out of it though!

Some of us don't care to grow out of it.

TCB · « **Reply #234 on:** August 18, 2005, 05:43:40 PM »

Quote from: Matthew on August 18, 2005, 02:46:53 PM

Yes, but it was close!!!!

I think that is what they said about the Titanic's maiden voyage.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #235 on:** August 18, 2005, 05:50:32 PM »

I'm back from THE DUKES OF HAZZARD, which goddaughter Charlotte said was "awesome." I thought it was dumber than a bag of hair but a million times more fun, and now i've had my white trash fix for the next 50 years.

TCB · « **Reply #236 on:** August 18, 2005, 05:56:01 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on August 18, 2005, 05:50:32 PM

I'm back from THE DUKES OF HAZZARD, which goddaughter Charlotte said was "awesome." I thought it was dumber than a bag of hair but a million times more fun, and now i've had my white trash fix for the next 50 years.

What? Before I come to New York?

Cillaliz · « **Reply #237 on:** August 18, 2005, 06:01:41 PM »

BB6 - SPOILERS

Well, only spoilers if you didn't see the live show and are going to watch later.

One thing I'm wondering if anyone else caught this. Janelle had 300 written on her board for the answer in the tiebreaker, with time called for giving an answer. She was holding it upside down, when Julie Chen said "Janelle you are upside down" she turned it around and it now read 275. If she had kept 300 she wouldn't have been HOH. Hmmm makes you wonder.

I think she did a good thing nominating Jenn and Maggie. April will really go crazy now.

Matthew · « **Reply #238 on:** August 18, 2005, 06:05:43 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on August 18, 2005, 02:42:47 PM

Don't hold your breath! ASS PECKS OF LOVE didn't.

Hmmm... Ron Bohmer in Aspects... quite reminiscent of your comment about ASS and PEC(K)S. Oh yeah!!!!!

Jennifer · « **Reply #239 on:** August 18, 2005, 06:10:08 PM »

BIG BROTHER SPOILERS FOR TONIGHT's SHOW:

Quote from: Cillaliz on August 18, 2005, 06:01:41 PM

BB6 - SPOILERS

Well, only spoilers if you didn't see the live show and are going to watch later.

One thing I'm wondering if anyone else caught this. Janelle had 300 written on her board for the answer in the tiebreaker, with time called for giving an answer. She was holding it upside down, when Julie Chen said "Janelle you are upside down" she turned it around and it now read 275. If she had kept 300 she wouldn't have been HOH. Hmmm makes you wonder.

I think she did a good thing nominating Jenn and Maggie. April will really go crazy now.

Yes I saw that it said 300 when it was upside down. So either she changed it, or she had another number written on the other side.

I think it was fair, since when we saw the 300 upside down, april had still not even written down her answer.

But it was interesting how that happened.

Anyhow i was so happy!

I had a good feeling when they announced a numbers question, since janelle is very smart, and april and other are not.

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